Bill Text: AZ HB2651 | 2011 | Fiftieth Legislature 1st Regular | Introduced
Bill Title: AHCCCS; veterans
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-03-08 - House majority caucus: Do pass [HB2651 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2011-HB2651-Introduced.html
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REFERENCE TITLE: AHCCCS; veterans |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature First Regular Session 2011
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HB 2651 |
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Introduced by Representatives Gallego, Ash, Campbell, Chabin: Gray R, Jones, McCune Davis, Proud, Vogt
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AN ACT
amending title 36, chapter 29, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 36‑2903.08; relating to the Arizona health care cost containment system administration.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 36, chapter 29, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 36-2903.08, to read:
36-2903.08. Eligibility process; veterans
As part of the screening process to determine eligibility, the screening agency shall determine whether an applicant has ever served in the United States armed services. If it is determined that an applicant has served in the armed services, the screening agency shall transmit the applicant's name and accompanying information to the department of veterans' services, which shall direct its benefit counselors to determine if the applicant is eligible for veterans' benefits and, if so, assist that person to procure these benefits.
